Escapist
Escapist

Nightwish - Escapist Lyrics

Ever feel like you just want to escape reality? This song dives into that very feeling. It paints a vivid picture of someone overwhelmed by the grimness of life, seeking a way out. The imagery of the "owl and the Dead Boy" and "dying children" suggests a… Read more

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Sep 2, 2008
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Escapist Lyrics

Who's there knocking at my window?
The owl and the Dead Boy
This night whispers my name
All the dying children

Virgin snow beneath my feet
Painting the world in white
I tread the way and lose myself into a tale

Come hell or high water
My search will go on
Clayborn Voyage without an end

A nightingale in a golden cage
That's me locked inside reality's maze
Come someone make my heavy heart light
Come undone, bring me back to life
It all starts with a lullaby

Journey homeward bound
A sound of a dolphin calling
Tearing off the mask of man
The tower, my sole guide

This is who I am
Escapist, paradise seeker
Farewell, now time to fly
Out of sight, out of time, away from all lies

A nightingale in a golden cage
That's me locked inside reality's maze
Come someone make my heavy heart light
Come undone, bring me back to life
It all starts with a lullaby

Writer(s): TUOMAS LAURI JOHANNES HOLOPAINEN
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of Escapist?

Ever feel like you just want to escape reality? This song dives into that very feeling. It paints a vivid picture of someone overwhelmed by the grimness of life, seeking a way out. The imagery of the "owl and the Dead Boy" and "dying children" suggests a dark, oppressive world. Meanwhile, the "nightingale in a golden cage" symbolizes being trapped in this harsh reality. The protagonist craves liberation, yearning for lightness and rebirth, as hinted by lines like "Come someone make my heavy heart light" and "bring me back to life." Ultimately, it's about the struggle to find solace and freedom amidst chaos, starting with something as simple and pure as a lullaby.

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